Fallout

Actually very very good show. Nine-plus for me, at least. Actually does everything, or overwhelming-most right..

Walton Goggins mostly seems to appear and work with good stuff, and so here he is with Fallout, and the way he plays two characters one person, is just so good and fun, and serious and sad, all at the same time. Goggins is great, and The Ghoul is too.

Lucy, surprisingly isn't bossy, nor immediately successful in everything. Instead, she is likeable character, does the best she can with combination of her knowledge, skill, training, mindset, worldview, and how it all works in practice, faced with reality, while learning in the process.

Maximus is that guy that "does the right thing", or at least he believes so, while having that dose of "selfishness", which is just the trait of a Surfacedweller. He also idolizes the Brotherhood, gets disappointed on his first field mission, facing reality.

Interesting how Maximus and Lucy are going through similar arcs, also joined by previously Cooper Howard now the Ghoul, seen through character's flashbacks, which also serve telling some story, and connecting parts told..

Good stuff !

Exposition-minimum, doesn't spoon feed, mostly show don't tell, pieces of story from flashbacks, interactions between characters, and visually presented, create a set of clues pointing to things being not exactly what may seem to be, including what some characters want us to believe, due to bias, agenda, goals, or simply lacking information..

Characters try impossible or unlikely that by progression of the plot turns exactly that, and in some cases in character, in other for character development.

Events that happen earlier seemingly with no explanations, or seem implausible, have explanations pre-added, as shown later..

The show requires perceptiveness, similar to how Fallout games do, but still works as easy-going, entertaining and well made, while one can, instead getting distracted by what is made to both tell and distract from told, ask a number of questions, for which answers are the guidelines..

First season is very good, with some good, some excellent. Likely we will see another good and improved season, and for that case, regarding mentioned, expect "plot twists", especially seen as such by those who didn't pick up on often storytelling clues and hints..

Actually only thing that it doesn't have are your good guys and the bad guys. Motivations, goals, intentions, events, are left rather ambiguous or open to interpretation, thus people can see what people want to see, and one can only combine that with previous knowledge of Fallout, then to realize how overarching story has much more depth than it would appear..

Other than that, on the surface, where the show is much fun and also distracting, has pip boys, stimpacks, junk jets, unreliable narrators, several factions are introduced or slightly introduced, some hinted yet to be.., shortly said, has everything..

With all that, and with just a little bit effort and luck, season 2 will be another banger..

As someone who's casually played the Fallout video games but never got very deep into the lore, I didn't know what to expect from Prime Video's new adaptation. But this show far exceeded my expectations. It's not just good for a video game show, it's good television, period. Fallout blends brutal post-apocalyptic action with dark humor, sharp social commentary, and a surprisingly emotional story that had me thinking long after the season ended.

What stood out to me the most was how the show critiques modern capitalism, more specifically how power is concentrated in the hands of a few, while the majority are left to fend for themselves. The pre-war world in Fallout is portrayed as a hyper-capitalist society where corporations like Vault-Tec promise safety and security, only to use people as pawns for their own gain. This mirrors real-world systems where corporations often profit off of people's vulnerabilities and maintain control through marketing and manipulation. The contrast between the bright, optimistic propaganda and the harsh reality of the wasteland is a sharp commentary on how modern capitalism often promises prosperity but delivers inequality and devastation, leaving the most vulnerable to suffer the consequences. Fallout doesn't just show a post-apocalyptic world; it offers a glimpse into a world shaped by the unchecked greed and power structures that influence us even in today's world.

Walton Goggins as The Ghoul is unforgettable. His character, a cowboy turned immortal mutant bounty hunter, serves as a kind of living reminder of everything that's gone wrong. He's hilarious and terrifying in equal parts, and his character development throughout the season really got to me. You can tell he's been carrying centuries of trauma, but there's still something human buried deep within him, which makes him one of the most complex characters I've seen on TV in a long time.

Visually, the show nails it. The costumes, sets, and special effects make the wasteland feel alive, and the use of old-timey music in scenes of violence or chaos adds this eerie, ironic layer that is very effective. Songs like "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" aren't just background, they're part of the storytelling.

In the end, Fallout is way more than a post-apocalyptic story. It's a critique of power, survival, and the way history repeats itself. Even if you've never touched the video game, it is definitely worth giving a watch.

Big fan of the Fallout series so was very worried about this. Was blown away about how well they adapted, superb. Perfect translation of Fallout to TV. Loved all the actors, loved the plot, characters, writing, action, effects. Totally addictive, suspect non-Fallout fans will Love this also. Characterisation of all characters was complete, enjoyable, changeable. Such a breath of fresh air to see such good, intelligent, creative writing. Addictive viewing from start to end. Really hope they continue this and is an example of good TV for other programs. Highly recommend and look forward to more.